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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.24, 1,020.60 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.24, 1,020.60 and 247.44 is: 371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.24 : 1,020.60 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.24/1,020.60 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.24x = 1,020.60 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.24x = 252,537.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,537.26/680.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.25

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